Marian Catholic Spartans (Chicago Heights, IL) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Joliet Catholic Hilltoppers (Joliet, IL), 69-56 in a league bout.

With the win, Marian Catholic upgrades its record to 14-7 on the season. The Spartans host Marist (Chicago, IL) to play the RedHawks in a East Suburban Catholic bout on Friday, January 26. The RedHawks go into the bout with a record of 17-4. Marist won 70-54 in their recent league bout against Saint Viator (Arlington Heights, IL)

Next up, the Hilltoppers play the Saint Viator Lions (Arlington Heights, IL) in a East Suburban Catholic bout, on Friday, January 26. Joliet Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 6-12 season record. The Lions go into the bout with a 12-10 record after their 70-54 league loss to Marist (Chicago, IL).